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For an atom to be considered neutral, what two subatomic particles must be equal?
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For an atom to be considered neutral, what two subatomic particles must be equal?

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Protons and electrons must be balanced. :) If you have 8 protons (oxygen!), you must have 8 electrons to be balanced. Neutrons are already neutral. :)
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